Slow StartGen. 4
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Primary Ability1
Secondary Ability0
Hidden Ability1

Effect Summary
Halves Attack stat img and Speed stat img for five turns upon entering battle.
Detailed Effect
This Pokémon's Attack stat img and Speed stat img are halved for five turns upon entering battle.
This ability also takes effect when acquired during battle.
If this Pokémon loses its ability before the five turns are up, its Attack stat img and Speed stat img return to normal.
If it then regains this ability without leaving battle, its Attack stat img and Speed stat img are halved again, but the counter keeps counting from where it was.
Description
DP
HGSS
PL
COL
B2W2
Temporarily halves Attack and Speed.
XY
ORAS
Temporarily halves the Pokémon’s Attack and Speed stats.
SM
USUM
LGPLGE
SWSH
For five turns, the Pokémon’s Attack and Speed stats are halved.
SV
For five turns, the Pokémon's Attack and Speed stats are halved.
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